Establish a Quorum and Call to Order A Roll call of SMSD Trustees and Stafford City Council Members. B. Announcement by the President and Mayor whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law, and welcoming those in attendance. C. Invocation D. Posting of the Colors - Stafford High School Army JROTC E Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags - led by Maj. Yulanda Glutz F. National Anthem
Opening remarks by Stafford Mayor Cecil Willis Jr. outlining the basic approach to follow for this joint meeting under Texas Education Code 11.303.
Opening remarks by the School Board President concerning the 2022-23 budget, tax rates, and budget process.
Presentation by SMSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic and Interim Chief Financial Officer Dr. Jesus Amezcua on proposed budget and proposed tax rate.
Presentation by Mayor of City's contribution to SMSD, and to City's and Stafford taxpayers' support provided in SMSD 2022-23 budget, and observations on budget and tax rate and other items.
Presentation by the Board President regarding 2022-2023 proposed budget and other related items.
Discussion by SMSD Trustees, City Council, and SMSD Administration on comments regarding SMSD proposed budget and proposed tax rate and items 207 on the agenda.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve the 2022-23 SMSD budget and related actions. A Consider approval of 2022-23 SMSD budget by SMSD Board and related actions. B. Consider approval by the SMSD Board to suspend the rule requiring a motion and second to take further action. C. Call for a roll-call vote and brief comments from the members of the SMSD Board and members of City Council to approve the 2022-23 SMSD budget as presented.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve and establish the ad valorem tax rate necessary for the support and maintenance of schools and the ad valorem tax rate necessary for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bond indebtedness of the Stafford Municipal School District for the tax year 2022 to fund school budget year 2022-23 and related actions. A. Consideration and possible action by SMSD Board of Trustees to approve a tax rate of $.8646 for the support and maintenance of schools for tax year 2022 and related actions. B. Consideration and possible action by SMSD Board of Trustees to approve a tax rateof $.2447 for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bonded indebtedness of the SMSD for the tax year 2022 and related actions. C. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the tax rate of $.8646 for the support and maintenance of schools for tax year 2022 and related actions. D. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the tax rate of $.2447 for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bonded indebtedness of the SMSD for the tax year 2022 and related actions.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve a Joint Defeasance Resolution. A. Presentation regarding Defeasance Resolution. B. Comments from the public regarding Defeasance Resolution. C. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the Defeasance Resolution and related actions.
13. Brief closing remarks by SMSD representatives and City representatives. 14. Adjournment
Aug 29, 2022 Joint City Council/SMSD Board of Trustees
Establish a Quorum and Call to Order A Roll call of SMSD Trustees and Stafford City Council Members. B. Announcement by the President and Mayor whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law, and welcoming those in attendance. C. Invocation D. Posting of the Colors - Stafford High School Army JROTC E Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags - led by Maj. Yulanda Glutz F. National Anthem
Opening remarks by Stafford Mayor Cecil Willis Jr. outlining the basic approach to follow for this joint meeting under Texas Education Code 11.303.
Opening remarks by the School Board President concerning the 2022-23 budget, tax rates, and budget process.
Presentation by SMSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic and Interim Chief Financial Officer Dr. Jesus Amezcua on proposed budget and proposed tax rate.
Presentation by Mayor of City's contribution to SMSD, and to City's and Stafford taxpayers' support provided in SMSD 2022-23 budget, and observations on budget and tax rate and other items.
Presentation by the Board President regarding 2022-2023 proposed budget and other related items.
Discussion by SMSD Trustees, City Council, and SMSD Administration on comments regarding SMSD proposed budget and proposed tax rate and items 207 on the agenda.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve the 2022-23 SMSD budget and related actions. A Consider approval of 2022-23 SMSD budget by SMSD Board and related actions. B. Consider approval by the SMSD Board to suspend the rule requiring a motion and second to take further action. C. Call for a roll-call vote and brief comments from the members of the SMSD Board and members of City Council to approve the 2022-23 SMSD budget as presented.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve and establish the ad valorem tax rate necessary for the support and maintenance of schools and the ad valorem tax rate necessary for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bond indebtedness of the Stafford Municipal School District for the tax year 2022 to fund school budget year 2022-23 and related actions. A. Consideration and possible action by SMSD Board of Trustees to approve a tax rate of $.8646 for the support and maintenance of schools for tax year 2022 and related actions. B. Consideration and possible action by SMSD Board of Trustees to approve a tax rateof $.2447 for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bonded indebtedness of the SMSD for the tax year 2022 and related actions. C. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the tax rate of $.8646 for the support and maintenance of schools for tax year 2022 and related actions. D. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the tax rate of $.2447 for the purpose of paying the interest and providing a sinking fund for the payment of bonded indebtedness of the SMSD for the tax year 2022 and related actions.
Consideration, discussion and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve a Joint Defeasance Resolution. A. Presentation regarding Defeasance Resolution. B. Comments from the public regarding Defeasance Resolution. C. Presiding officers call for a vote from the members of the Board and members of City Council to approve the Defeasance Resolution and related actions.
13. Brief closing remarks by SMSD representatives and City representatives. 14. Adjournment